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Generative AI Engineer - Camera Algorithms

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/14/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The role is for a Generative AI engineer in Apple's Camera Algorithms team, focusing on developing innovative camera technologies that enhance user experiences. The team is responsible for the image and video processing pipelines across all Apple products. The position offers the opportunity to work with advanced hardware like the Apple Neural Engine and custom Image Signal Processor. Candidates will engage in multi-functional collaboration to deliver optimized camera features.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Deep understanding of and hands-on experience with modern Generative AI models such as GANs, VAEs, Diffusion Models, and Transformers.
  • Proficiency in ML frameworks such as PyTorch.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
  • Proven track record of innovation in Generative AI for image/video processing, demonstrated through shipped products or publications at top-tier conferences.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
  • Experience as a key contributor to one industry-leading image/video generation model is a plus.
  • Familiarity with camera sensors and ISP algorithms is a plus.
  • Experience driving technologies from early-stage prototypes to polished, production-ready products is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage Apple's hardware to create innovative camera features.
  • Drive the future of Apple's camera capabilities through innovation.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to deliver integrated features.
  • Optimize image and video processing pipelines for Apple products.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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